Job Title: Assistant Coordinator of Member Services & Facility Operations (Part-Time)

Job Status: Non-Exempt (Part-Time)

Reports To: Assistant Director and Director of Operations

Basic Function:

The Fitness Center Operations Assistant provides essential, hands-on support for daily facility operations, with a focus on student worker coordination, equipment oversight, and frontline service. This role enhances member experience, ensures daily consistency, and supports operational continuity—especially during peak hours or when full-time leadership is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site support for Fitness Center operations including front desk, fitness floor, and aquatics areas.
• Monitor and communicate shift attendance and performance of student workers; escalate coverage gaps to Assistant Director.
• Track equipment functionality and oversee minor cleaning and maintenance duties; document and report issues.
• Assist with execution of orientation sessions, wellness events, and outreach programs as directed.
• Support onboarding and training follow-ups for new student staff under the guidance of the Assistant Director.
• Respond to basic member inquiries and concerns, escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Collect and input usage data, attendance logs, and incident reports into designated tracking systems.
• Maintain a visible presence during high-traffic hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a fitness/recreation or customer service setting.
• CPR/AED certified (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic database input.
• Ability to work independently and follow chain-of-command communication.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends required.

Additional Information

• Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, “Scripture and a Christian Worldview,” and the “Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU” set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
• As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.
• As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.

**Disclaimer**

• Background checks are performed for every new hire. If your application is selected to continue in our hiring process, you will be required to submit a background check form authorizing this screening. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application, you understand and accept this process.